The outer of the Black Diamond Pursuit Glove is made from a 4-way stretch soft shell fabric, which means it provides a very close fit without restricting movement – and really sets it apart from others. For extra durability you get leather, which obviously won’t be as stretchy but will be more durable in the palm area. Inside the glove there’s a Polartec fleece lining. Put the glove on and the close fit allows superb levels of dexterity, but also squeezes out those pockets of air, so these don’t feel quite as warm as more spacious gloves. Black Diamond rates them as -4 deg C gloves, but they are probably okay for most general winter conditions in the UK. The wrist is elasticated and there’s an external webbing buckle that allows the glove to be easily slipped on or off the hand, even with numb fingers. The neat cuff is a little longer than some others, which is ideal when worn over a jacket sleeve, but takes a little more effort to tuck inside a jacket sleeve. The Black Diamond Pursuit Glove boasts a nose wipe and a clip to keep them together – but a wrist leash would have to be a DIY job.